Stephanie L. Schaffel
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Stephanie believes in utilizing a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to surgical recovery. She works closely with the attending surgeon to ensure the highest level of post-operative care.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Schaffel is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Dr. Schaffel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Registered Nurse in WA

Board Certifications

American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Spanish
Tamil

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, 0, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

Schaffel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Empyema
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mediastinitis
Pectus Carinatum
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Mesothelioma
Subglottic Stenosis
Thymectomy
Pectus Excavatum
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Seattle, WA 
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Languages Spoken:
English, German, Hindi, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stephanie L. Schaffel, NP

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Is Stephanie L. Schaffel, NP a top-rated expert for Esophageal Perforation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Stephanie L. Schaffel, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophageal Perforation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Stephanie L. Schaffel, NP specialize in?

While Stephanie L. Schaffel, NP is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Perforation, Pneumomediastinum, and Subcutaneous Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Stephanie L. Schaffel, NP accept my insurance?

Stephanie L. Schaffel, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-6800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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